What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Development Coordinator position at Gardner Webb University?
SUMMARY :
The Career Development Coach will serve students in the Godbold College of Business as liaison from the Center for Personal and Professional Development to create and implement targeted specific means for developing both broad based professional skills as well as industry specific skills and knowledge necessary for securing and maintaining effective and meaningful employment in careers aligned with these majors including development and coordination of internships. Through personal career coaching, specialized programs, premier internship opportunities and connections with top-tier employers, they help students realize and advance their career and professional goals. This position reports to the Dean of the Godbold College of Business as well as the Director of the Center for Personal & Professional Development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assist with development, marketing, execution and assessment of all career related counseling, programs, events and services provided for business school students.
- Expand professional readiness experience, internship and networking opportunities for business college students through employer relationships.
- Develop new and maintain ongoing talent pipelines for internship positions.
- Assist business college Dean in providing admin support as needed.
- Assist students and alumni with resume writing, interview skills, job search skills, and professional readiness services.
- Assist in developing partnerships with faculty / staff and external organizations for meeting professional readiness outcomes for student learning and organizational needs.
- Generate reports for tracking purposes on utilization of services and programs by students and alumni.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty with knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.
Gardner-Webb University (gardner-) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral / Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.
